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QESST Research Experience for Undergraduates Ends Another Successful Summer

The QESST research experience for undergraduates (REU) of 2017 ended another successful summer for those involved. To program was concluded with a poster session where the participating students had the opportunity to present their individual research and accomplishments from the summer. Check out the highlights from the poster session at the QESST twitter page.


The QESST REU program is an opportunity for undergraduate students to be exposed to conducting independent research on topics related to solar energy. During the program, the students also attend a variety of field trips to promote networking with industry partners and expose them to various commercial aspects of solar technology. This year, some of the trips included a visit to QESST’s industry partner, First Solar, and a visit to Arizona utility, Salt River Project’s (SRP), PV site in Mesa.